Daffy's Stitchy Friends

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Totally Useless February

It's the New Moon. Calling all you Totally Useless Stitchers! Get out that camera, snap that ORT jar photo and post it now!

Here is mine. Lots of ORTs in my jar this month. I'm really surprised how much stitching I actually accomplished in the last Lunar cycle. Now, I am emptying the little jar into the big jar and starting all over again...

I've been getting quite a few irate comments/emails from people about the comments being closed on the TUSAL post. Some of these have been downright rude! The comments are closed on that post because there was a deadline to enter. I'm very sorry if any of you wanted to officially join but were too late. Any stitcher wanting to "join in" is welcome to post their ORT jar photos on the New Moon but the official SAL list is finished for this year.

I do believe I will have a little surprise to share with you sometime soon. Yes, that was deliberately vague and mysterious...I've always wanted to be a lady of mystery and intrigue. Sadly, the chance rarely presents itself.

Oh dear... you snooze you loose hey? I didn't join in but I think of you ..... every time I put a thread in my funny little plastic container... it's amazing how much fun it is to see it grow... never thought of having a larger container...Hope the angry comments stop.... such sillinessHugz

ooooo ... can't believe some folk ...honestly ..... mine is in an ort bag overflowing atm due to lots stitched and that dratted frog someone has left at the mouse house ..lol .... oooo surprises I like nice surprises :) love mouse xxxwww.talesofastitchingmouse.blogspot.com

I'm one of the "too late brigade" and I am choosing to follow this unofficially. I'm disappointed that I couldn't join but fully understand the deadline rules - I'll just have to try harder next time! Don't understand why people would feel they need to be rude or disrespectful.

I wish I could say I'm surprised about rude comments, but unfortunately I'm not. We sadly live in one of those societies where politeness no longer seems to apply, and the rules of an activity never, EVER should apply to them. It wouldn't just occur to them to participate "in spirit" with the official one by just posting their TUSAL jars anyway?

*sigh* In any case, thank you for kicking up the SAL again. I'm glad that it's going. :)

Great picture of your TUSAL - mines in my camera waiting to be posted. I cant wait to hear your surprised. I am shocked that people have been rude I always thought that stitchers are the best obviously a minority are not.

I'm sorry you've had some rude comments. Maybe it would be possible to open a list for people participating in the TUSAL, but not in your giveaway??? You did make it VERY clear that there was a deadline (which I only just met).

Lovely orts, and I'll grab my camera now and snap my ort jar. I'm still undecided on the leave them in/toss them choice ;)

I posted my jar yesterday and began to worry that I was going to outgrow it way before the end of the year...but I remembered your system so I have decided to add my monthly ORTs into a bigger jar after I click a pic each month. :)XOXOChin (or whiskers) up, dear girl, I think that you are very fair and rules are rules.Ma

Well, it just amazes me at the rudeness displayed in blogland. You are not the first blog I have read that has mentioned this. I can't comprehend stitchers of all people (who in my experience have all be very nice) being tacky. I guess it does prove that there will always be nasty people in every group. SAD.

Oh Sharon, I'm sorry to hear that :o( This was downright rude, especially since you've gone to all this work to organized and take over the TUSAL. People are probably seeing all the generous prizes and want in on that now. Just greedy if you ask me. Glad to hear you're standing your ground :o)

Sharon, I'm sorry you are getting rude comments about the TUSAL, it is A LOT of work organizing things (I know) and you gave plenty of notice about the deadlines. Ignore them! The majority of us stitchers are "normal" ;) LOL.

Mystery, I can hardly wait to see what you have planned, can you give me a hint??????

My post is up - rather unimaginative picture, but I've got a fit of the blah's and I can't think of witty things to say right now.I'm sorry that you've had some horrid emails - makes you wonder where all these people were last year - or the year before!Hugs sister stitcher - may your orts overflow.bronny

Daffycat you're doing a lovely job for the benefit of others - nothing in it for you, it's from your kind heart. If other people have missed your deadline they could open their own and pass on your kindness. Please don't take the comments to heart- look at all the positive posts. My TUSAL piccie is up but it's not as full as yours.

That's plain absurd for people to be upset over the TUSAL being closed. I wanted to be a part of it but realized a little to late and did not make a fuss. I decided to keep my own little "jar" of orts for fun. It's neat to see all the bits of thread in a beautiful porcelain bowl! Looking forward to seeing the surprise!

My photo is up!www.creativityhasnolimits.blogspot.comSorry that you got those emails. Why can't people live happy lives and not let little things bother them. Relax,take a Deep Breathe and use that negative energy to be creative! You will be much happier!Love your pincushion, Daffy!Hugs

Wow! Your jar is really ful! My is still anemic looking. Still stitching with 1 thread, so its a little on the skimpy side.We're all off to a good start though. Thats what counts! Can't wait to hear the details of your surprise!

I've posted mine today - better late than never! I'm sorry to hear about your nasty comments - you're being so kind an energetic to organise this that it's a shame that some people are taking advantage of it.